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February 2015
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Exclusive Interview with Father
Patrick Devine: Creating Peace
in Africa
By Patricia Lavelle
As a young man, Father Patrick Devine
knew he wanted to dedicate his life
to working among the poorest of the
world. Now the founder of the Shalom Center
for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation,
he has been at the forefront of positive peace
efforts in Kenya and other areas of Africa and
was the recipient of the 2013 International
Caring Award which brought him to Washington
DC with accolades by General Colin Powell
among others. His work in the region began
in 1988 when he joined the Society of African
Missionaries and devoted his life to improving
conditions in a region of the world that had
been the site of persistent poverty, conflict, and
social injustice. His work brought him to a poor
isolated area in West Tanzania where he spent
seven years as a missionary. He later became the
organization’s regional superior of Kenya and
Tanzania.
In 2009, Father Devine founded the
Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and
Reconciliation (SCCRR) with a vision of a society
where peace, social justice and reconciliation
prevail throughout Africa. In his own words,
Father Devine states “peace in the sense of
absence of violence is not enough.” In order to
have true, positive peace, there must be not only
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an absence of violence, but the conflicting parties
must care about each other’s well being. The mission
of SCCRR is to work for a society free of physical
violence and unjust social structures in Africa. This
mission is lived out as the organization brings together
leaders and opinion shapers from both sides of
conflict and teaches them analytical skills to assess
the problem and the peace building tools required to
address it. Prior to these meetings, empirical research
is conducted and both sides have agreed to name the
issues to ensure these meetings are productive.
Like parents all over the world, parents in this
geographic area also want a better future for their
children. Education is the foundation on which a more
peaceful future is formed. In efforts for peace, SCCRR
helps to form inter-ethnic schools to bring families
from opposing groups together in order to generate
conversations and cooperation between them. The
organization also provides solar energy to 178 schools
in the area, thereby extending the learning hours
so students can do work in the evening as well as
providing meeting places for the community.
When asked why he named the organization
the Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and
Reconciliation, Father Devine explains that Shalom
means not only peace, but also peace with justice and
harmony, holistically integrated. What a truly apt title
for an organization that diligently works for conflict
resolution and social harmony in Africa. It can serve
as a paradigm for societies around the world.
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Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and
Reconciliation (SCCRR) also provides solar
energy to 178 schools in the area, thereby
extending the learning hours so students
can do work in the evening as well as
providing meeting places for the community.
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Interview
PERSONAL
with the
MD
Who is Mr. Makhanu outside the office?
Well, some of my hobbies include watching and
playing football as well as travelling.
What is your favorite meal?
Ugali and chicken stew
What do you drive?
Prado and Subaru forester
What is your dream car?
Range rover(Black and silky)
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Do you read books?
Yes
Fiction or non-fiction?
Non-Fiction
What was your favorite? Blue Ocean Strategy
Author? Robert D. Kaplan
What is it that you can’t tolerate?
Dishonesty
Would you consider yourself a spiritual person?
Yes
What do you do to nourish your spirituality?
Attend Retreats atleast once every quarter
Attend the holy mass atleast thrice a week
Recite the rosary every morning
What don’t people know about you?
Am a third born in a family of 9
PROFESSIONAL
What motivates you to come to the office every
day?
To serve
Rewards gotten from the service
To enhance Knowledge and skills
How long have you been in the insurance
industry?
30 Years(10 in Pacis)
What drew you into the insurance career?
Employment opportunity
What are your proudest achievements?
Setting up Pacis from scratch and taking it through till
where it is right now
What has been your major challenge as the
Managing Director?
Managing staff expectations in a new company
Name a person who has tremendous impact on
you as a leader/role model
James Muguiyi-Former UAP MD. He was a good listener,
Considerate, Ready to assist but firm.
Advise to someone going into leadership position
for the first time.
Be forthright and firm on issues, be a good Listener and be
decisive
What do you do to ensure you continue to grow
and develop as a leader?
Updating myself on current issues, attending regular
training and forums
If you were to choose another career aside from
insurance, what would you do?
Human Rights Lawyer
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Retired and resting in Kenya
Involvement in the industry in certain capacities
DEPARTMENTAL
PROFILE – MEDICAL
The medical department consists of ten members who fall under two
sections; Medical Underwriting and Case/ Claims management.
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Section: Medical Underwriting
Team Leader: Belinda Kubania
Team Members
Name: Belinda Kubania
Date of Joining: February 2011
Job Title and Responsibilities: Asst. Manager- Medical Underwriting
Involved in risk assessment, risk exposure analysis and pricing for profitability.
What you Don’t Know About Me: I am a wife and mother. I was born and raised
in Meru and my first encounter with Nairobi life was in 2008.
My likes: I enjoy my quiet time and family bonding. I am analytical so I enjoy
working with figures and facts.
Hobbies: At my spare time you will probably find me sleeping or out on a road trip.
I always enjoy a drive to the Mara.
Contact Details
Email: bkubania@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 342
Name: Peter Gichuki
Date of Joining: January 2012
Job Title and Responsibilities:
Medical Underwriter, Issuance of quotations, invoices, raising debits and undertake
credits.
What you Don’t Know About Me:
I am an avid farmer specializing in growing carrots and potatoes.
My likes: I enjoy watching soccer and taking power naps
Hobbies: Travelling. Best moments enjoyed in Uganda.
Contact Details:
Email: pgichuki@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 374
Name: Joel Kimani Matheri
Date of Joining: May 2014
Job Title and Responsibilities: Assistant Underwriter, Concentrates on vetting
proposals assessing risk exposure and profitability of the same.
What you Don’t Know About Me: I am a born again Christian and open in my
dealings.
My likes: I enjoy fellowship at my local church, keeping up with current affairs, and
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perusing through educative material. At times I will watch inspirational movies.
Recommends a movie: The wild at Heart.
Hobbies: I am an excellent swimmer and play soccer for leisure.
Recommends: Weekly bible sharing with updates on inspirational quotes and
readings to enhance company-wide team work.
Contact Details:
Email: jkimani@pacikenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 332
Section: Case/ Claims management
Team Leader: Margaret Iraki
Team Members
Name: Margaret Iraki
Date of Joining: September 2008
Job Title and Responsibilities: Assistant Manager Health Services Involved in
appointment of service providers, maintenance of provider relationships, case
management, client relationship, claims processing and management, claims
approval, risk and fraud management.
What you Don’t Know About Me: Pioneer of the medical department.
My heart beats for the less privileged in society. I am philanthropic and often will
organise medical camps to assist villagers join NHIF. If I were not doing medical, I
would work with people to solve daily problems in and out of Africa or in another
planet.
My tombstone inscription should be: - ‘She was here in this world and she made a
difference. Where you stand, I also stood, where I lay, you will also lie.
My dream: To be a professional golfer with a single digit handicap
My likes: Travelling, getting exposure from different cultures
Recommends: Visiting Finland, the country of thousands of lakes.
Hobbies: Golf and socializing
Contact Details:
Email: miraki@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 340
Name: Sheila Muthoni
Date of Joining: January 2011
Job Title and Responsibilities: Medical Claims Analyst. A jack of all trades: medical
vetting and analysis. Involves deciding whether a payment is valid and how much to
pay.
What you Don’t Know About Me: I am a nurse by profession. I come from a family
of nine siblings and I am either the 7th or 8th born as I have an identical twin. I was
recently engaged.
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My likes: Shopping and Movies
Hobbies: Travelling, Good food, Wine and Swimming
Contact Details
Email: smuthoni@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 337
Name: Catherine Njenga
Date of Joining: June 2014
Job Title and Responsibilities: Medical Claims Analyst. The analysis and vetting of
claims coupled with case management.
What you Don’t Know About Me: I am a wife, a mother and a born again Christian.
On Sunday’s you will find me teaching teens in Sunday school at my local church.
My likes: Socializing and making new friends, Sports, Nature watching and reading
motivational material.
Recommends a book: A purpose driven life by Rick Warren
Hobbies: Volleyball and singing
Contact Details
Email: cnjenga@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 338
Name: Stephen Wafula Nyongesa
Date of Joining: May 2014
Job Title and Responsibilities: Medical claims analyst. Entails capturing information,
vetting of medical claims, indexing of vouchers and reconciliation
What you Don’t Know About Me: I have strong leadership qualities and I am a
certified first aider
My likes: Watching and playing soccer
Hobbies: Indoor games such as Chess and scrabble. I enjoy swimming too.
Contact Details:
Email: snyongesa@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 345
Name: Francis Makau
Date of Joining: September 2011
Job Title and Responsibilities: Assistant medical claims analyst. Receive data from
providers and record it, reconciliation from minor hospitals and selected doctors,
indexing of vouchers before submission to finance, attend to walk-in clients
What you Don’t Know About Me: I come from a family of ten siblings and I am the
last born.
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My likes: Action packed movies, going out and dancing
Hobbies: Reading inspirational material.
Recommends a book: Rich dad Poor dad – Robert Kiyosaki
Contact Details
Email: fmakau@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 333
Name: Linet Bitengo Mogire
Date of Joining: February 2013
Job Title and Responsibilities: Assistant Medical claims analyst. Capturing and
recording data. Receiving and updating client information internally and with
providers.
What you Don’t Know About Me: I am a last born, and married with one
daughter
My likes: Swimming for leisure
Hobbies: Reading inspirational books
Contact Details
Email: lmogire@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 352
Name: Beatrice Anyona
Date of Joining: January 2012
Job Title and Responsibilities: Medical claims analyst. Involved vetting claims
which is paying for the right thing. Occasionally does impromptu hospital visits.
What you Don’t Know About Me: I am a nurse by profession, a wife and a
mother.
My likes: Life of the party, travelling in and out of Africa.
Hobbies: Indoor games – badminton and chess.
Contact Details
Email: banyona@paciskenya.com
Telephone number(s) (EXT): 330
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Domestic Violence
and the Law in Kenya
By Charles Kanjama and Christopher Marwa
In the recent past domestic violence has become rampant in Kenya
despite interventions, notably by civil society actors; there has
been a steady increase in the number of cases and the severity of
domestic violence in all regions.
Hardly, a day passes without reports in the media on domestic
violence. It is even worse when we see innocent children of tender
ages being victims of these heinous acts of violence perpetrated
against them, sometimes by those who should be their protectors.
This is best captured by the cry of two girls in Nyeri:
“… Two girls are at loss and unable to comprehend how the man
who is supposed to protect them suddenly turned against them in
such a beastly manner. The man, 55-year-old HIV positive father
defiled his two daughters – aged 9 and 14, in the presence of his
bedridden HIV-Positive wife, who had no strength to rescue her
helpless children. And although the man was recently convicted and
jailed for 50 years, the children are traumatized and living in fear…”
Currently Parliament is debating the Domestic Violence Bill 2014.
The bill seeks to provide for the protection and relief to victims
of domestic violence. It provides for the protection for spouses,
children and dependants within the family unit.
Charles Kanjama is the Managing Partner of Muma & Kanjama Advocates
and also a Director of Pacis Insurance Co. Ltd and Convenor of its Audit
Risk and Governance Committee.
Kenya ratified a number of international Conventions which
aims at protecting the rights of individuals, for example, the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against
Women (CEDAW) and Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in March 1984. CEDAW is the most comprehensive
Convention on protection of women. CEDAW enshrines principles of equality and freedom in the marriage institution
which are to be enjoyed during and after the dissolution of the marriage.
National laws on domestic violence
The Penal Code
The current practice is to criminalize Domestic Violence under provisions of the Code offences such as assault or battery;
however, this approach usually trivializes violence that is perpetrated in the home. The Code cannot effectively handle
Domestic Violence as Domestic Violence does not only involve physical injury but has other forms such as, psychological
trauma and even financial abuse.
The Code does not define what domestic violence is and hence this creates a big mischief. The Code is also ineffective in
cases where domestic violence is ongoing. It does not elaborate how to handle such a situation. For example; it does not
preclude the perpetrator from accessing the matrimonial where in most cases the offence occurs.
The Penal Code is designed to deter perpetrators from repeating the same offence, however, no compensation for the
victims is provided for despite loss of earning or physical injury that may be the results of the offence.
The Protection against Domestic Violence Bill 2014
The current Bill in Parliament recognizes sexual violence, child marriage, defilement, forced wife inheritance and sexual
abuse as forms of domestic violence. The Bill permits each county to determine the most suitable temporary relief of
protection mechanisms to ensure adequate protection of victims against stigmatization and other forms of discrimination.
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The Bill defines domestic violence in relation to any person as violence against that person, or threat of imminent danger
to that person by any other person with whom that person is, or has been, in a domestic relation.
The objects of the Bill include;
1. Recognising that domestic violence, in all its forms, is unlawful behaviour; ensuring that where domestic violence
occurs, there is effective legal protection for its victims by empowering the courts to make certain orders to protect
victims of domestic violence;
2. Ensuring that access to justice is speedy, inexpensive and simple in accordance with the law.
The Bill provides various protection mechanisms, for example a police officer to whom the complaint of domestic
violence has been made or who investigates the matter may help the victim to acquire shelter, medical treatment and
may also advise the victim to seek other suitable protection. This encourages victims to make reports of domestic violence
when they occur as they are assured of protection.
The Bill provides that a person who is or has been in a domestic relationship with another person may apply to the court
for a protection order in respect of the other person. Where a person is eligible to apply for a protection order; but he or
she is incapacitated, whether by reason of physical or mental, intellectual or sensory impairment or fear of harm or other
sufficient cause, someone else can apply for such orders on his or her behalf.
In conclusion, the Bill if passed into law it will help in eradicating the escalating incidences of domestic violence in the
country.
10 years of Peace and Comfort
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